MMA Gyms in Clifton, NJ

4 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Clifton have MMA training. "Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review.

Carnicella MMA MMA

308 Colfax Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013-1794

+19737521932 Website Directions

D-Best-1 Taekwondo & Kickboxing School Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1372 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011-2101

+18622827988 Website Directions

Dynamic Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

1231 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011-2241

+19736857342 Website Directions

KMK Mixed Martial Arts MMA

453 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011-2682

+19734059455 Directions

Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Good to know

Do I need experience to start training MMA?
No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.

How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.